Simple Definition of rickety

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rickety

adjective

: not strong or stable and likely to break
rickety stairs
a rickety little/old table

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“Rickety.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/rickety. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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